Which is cheaper, the Aera Instruments D-1 Diver or the Glycine Combat Sub?

At MSRP the Glycine Combat Sub is the cheaper of the two at $1,850, against $2,300 for the Aera Instruments D-1 Diver — a $450 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Aera Instruments D-1 Diver or the Glycine Combat Sub?

The Aera Instruments D-1 Diver wears larger at 44mm versus 42mm for the Glycine Combat Sub — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Aera Instruments D-1 Diver or the Glycine Combat Sub?

The Aera Instruments D-1 Diver is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Glycine Combat Sub.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Aera Instruments D-1 Diver or the Glycine Combat Sub?

The Aera Instruments D-1 Diver carries a 41-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Glycine Combat Sub.

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Aera Instruments D-1 Diver

MSRP $2,300

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Glycine Combat Sub

GL0426

MSRP $1,850

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At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

D-1 Diver44mm

Combat Sub42mm

Power Reserve

D-1 Diver41h

Combat Sub38h

Water Resistance

D-1 Diver300m

Combat Sub200m

MSRP

D-1 Diver$2,300

Combat Sub$1,850

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

—

AR Coating

—

Dial Color

—

Black

Indices

—

Lume

None

Luminous

Movement

4 specs

Beat Rate

0 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

41h

38h

Jewels

Complications

None

Date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,300

$1,850

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